What Does the Name Adam Mean?

Q: What does the name Adam mean?

Adam means "man, mankind" in Hebrew. From the Hebrew word for 'ground' or 'earth' (adamah), reflecting that he was formed from the dust of the ground.

Adam means "man, mankind" (Hebrew).

Where the Name Comes From

From the Hebrew word for 'ground' or 'earth' (adamah), reflecting that he was formed from the dust of the ground.

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